Fleurie Cuvée Clos de la Grand' Cour Domaine de la Grand'Cour Jean Louis Dutraive 2018

The Fleurie Cuvée Clos de la Grand'Cour 2018 from Domaine de la Grand'Cour Jean-Louis Dutraive is an exceptional expression of Gamay, capturing the finesse, elegance, and typicity of top Fleurie wines. From the Fleurie appellation, the Clos de la Grand’Cour cuvée comes from carefully selected parcels planted on granite-rich soils, providing structure, depth, and remarkable aromatic intensity.

The 2018 vintage, marked by a warm and sunny summer, produced fully ripe grapes with rich fruit concentration, offering an intensely aromatic expression. The vines are meticulously cared for using environmentally respectful practices, and harvesting is done entirely by hand to select only the highest-quality and most expressive clusters.

Winemaking follows a traditional and precise approach: fermentation with carefully controlled maceration, gentle extraction, and aging in both vats and barrels to preserve freshness, complexity, and the natural elegance of Gamay. This method allows the wine to develop remarkable finesse and aromatic depth.

On the nose, the Clos de la Grand’Cour 2018 is refined and expressive, combining ripe red fruits—raspberry, cherry—with delicate floral notes and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, silky, and perfectly balanced, with fine tannins and lively acidity providing freshness and energy. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of purity and harmony.

Already approachable after gentle aeration, this Fleurie also has aging potential of 5 to 8 years, during which it will develop further depth and complexity. The Fleurie Cuvée Clos de la Grand’Cour 2018 perfectly exemplifies the refined and floral style of Domaine de la Grand’Cour, offering a Gamay that is typical of Beaujolais: elegant, structured, and expressive.